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North West
North West England is one of nine official regions of England and consists of the ceremonial counties of Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Merseyside. The North West had a population of 7,417,397 in 2021. It is the third-most-populated region in the United Kingdom, after the South East and Greater London. The largest settlements are Manchester and Liverpool. It is one of the three regions, alongside North East England and Yorkshire and the Humber, that make up Northern England.
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News from the North West
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CouncilNorthern Roots green space opens in Oldham, welcoming first visitors
The first phase of the 160-acre Northern Roots development opened on 21 September, offering trails, a working urban farm and a farm-to-fork café as part of Oldham’s regeneration plan.
Oldham10 minutes ago
CouncilLiverpool report finds junk-food adverts drive children’s cravings
A council-funded study reveals that fast-food and sugary-drink advertising is ubiquitous across Liverpool, influencing youngsters’ food wishes and exposing gaps in current advertising controls.
Liverpool12 minutes ago
LocalSt George’s Hall adds step-free routes and lifts to improve accessibility in Liverpool
A series of new ramps, lifts and accessible facilities aim to make the historic venue usable for wheelchair users and others with specific needs.
Liverpool15 minutes ago
CouncilLiverpool prepares for smokefree generation as new tobacco sales ban starts 1 January 2027
From 1 January 2027 Liverpool will ban the sale of tobacco and related products to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009. The council is using the 100-day lead-in to brief retailers and promote quitting support.
Liverpool30 minutes ago
CouncilDigital CT scans to cut invasive post-mortems by up to 80% in Oldham
The Greater Manchester Coroner's Office, together with the NHS and two imaging firms, will use post-mortem CT scans to determine cause of death, potentially sparing most families in Oldham, Rochdale and Bury from traditional autopsies.
Oldham1 hour ago
Council£35m of developer contributions used to upgrade Liverpool parks and playgrounds
More than £20m has already been spent on 27 green-space projects, with further funding earmarked for future work, council officials say.
Liverpool1 hour ago
Areas in the North West
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